Week 5 Fantasy Football Rankings: 3 Sleepers You Must Start This Week

The fun in fantasy football is trying to predict which players are going to step up with big performances before it happens.

It's these decisions that can make or break a fantasy season when going with lesser known players.

These sleepers typically are the difference between close matchups all season long.

Here are three sleepers who you need to start on your fantasy team this week.

QB Kevin Kolb (Arizona Cardinals)

Kevin Kolb hasn't been overly impressive so far in his first season as an Arizona Cardinal.

This could be his breakout game for the team.

The Cardinals are playing the Minnesota Vikings this weekend, who are sitting at 0-4 and have struggled against the pass all season.

Currently they are the 28th ranked pass defense in the league.

Kolb may not have a 400-yard performance, but he will have a good enough showing for him to start on your fantasy team.

WR Preston Parker (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Preston Parker is the best unknown wide receiver in the league.

His 16 receptions for 223 yards and one touchdown is nothing to boast about, but he is currently the top receiver in Tampa Bay.

While it's no guarantee that Parker will have a huge game, he may be somebody to gamble on if you are light at the wide receiver position.

Facing the 27th ranked passing defense such a game is possible.

DEF Cincinnati Bengals

The Cincinnati Bengals are the No. 1 defense in the NFL in terms of yards allowed. They are allowing just 18.5 points per game this year.

That would be no reason to jump all over a team on a regular week, but this is a matchup pick.

The Bengals are facing the Jacksonville Jaguars.

The Jaguars have managed a pathetic 39 points over four weeks.

A top defense going against one of the worst offenses is always a matchup to take advantage of.